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Vietnam Establishes Diplomatic Relations With 193rd Country

09:28 | 08/11/2023

With the establishment of diplomatic relations with Tonga, Vietnam had diplomatic relations with a total of 193 countries around the world.

About 500 Activities Held to Celebrate 50 Years of Vietnam-Japan Ties

13:21 | 28/10/2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son appreciated Takebe Tsutomu's coordination with Quang Ninh province to organize the Hokkaido Festival in Ha Long in November, with many cultural exchange, investment and trade promotion events, combined with student tours and retirees' tourism.

Vietnam, Thailand Strike for USD 25 Billion in Trade Turnover Soon

07:15 | 27/10/2023

Vietnam and Thailand strive to bring trade turnover to soon reach the target of USD 25 billion.

President Successfully Concludes China Trip For Belt and Road Forum

10:55 | 23/10/2023

On the occasion of President Vo Van Thuong and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation concluding activities at the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son shared the results and significance of this business trip.

Vietnam-India Joint Stamp Set Promotes Traditional Martial Arts

15:14 | 17/10/2023

Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar jointly unveiled along with Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, the commemorative stamps celebrating 50 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Vietnam, Dominica Sign Visa Exemption Agreement

16:37 | 24/09/2023

Vietnam and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

ASEAN Flag-Hoisting Ceremony Held Around The World

18:25 | 10/08/2023

Several ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremonies took place around the globe of the Vietnamese foreign missions to mark the Association's 56th founding anniversary.

Vietnam and Singapore Foreign Ministers Strengthen Countries’ Close Ties

07:16 | 25/07/2023

Vietnam and Singapore strengthen the strategic partnership for the benefit of the two peoples, and for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

Japan Visa Procedures for Vietnamese Citizens to be Simplified

10:40 | 18/07/2023

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Japanese counterpart Hayashi Yoshimasa have agreed to simplify visa issuance procedures for Vietnamese citizens.

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 17): Prime Minister Presides Over National COP26 Steering Committee on Green Growth

06:07 | 17/07/2023

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 17): Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son to visit Singapore next week; Prime Minister presides over national COP26 Steering Committee on green growth; UK's accession to CPTPP promotes trade with Vietnam, British Ambassador; Storm Talim continues to strengthen.

Vietnam, Thailand Promote People-to-People Exchange, Locality-to-Locality Collaboration

14:25 | 15/06/2023

Vietnam and Thailand have agreed on the need to further reinforce ties in such important areas as agriculture, transport, maritime cooperation, tourism, culture, education, people-to-people exchange, and locality-to-locality collaboration.

Vietnam Promotes Cooperation with UK, Hong Kong and Lithuania

07:17 | 13/06/2023

On the sidelines of the OECD forum, Minister Bui Thanh Son had a meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary, the Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and the Foreign Minister of Lithuania.

Vietnam, United Nations Further Promote Cooperation

13:17 | 14/04/2023

United Nations stands ready to support Vietnam in addressing financial constraints to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, Pauline Tamesis

Vietnam, Mexico Discuss Measures to Enhance Bilateral Ties

13:32 | 30/03/2023

The Vietnam - Mexico trade value is yet to be on par with their market sizes and potential.

Minister of Dominica Admires Vietnam's Achievements

20:19 | 21/03/2023

Dominican Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy Vince Henderson is currently on a five day official visit to Vietnam. The five day visit is at the invitation of Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, and comes as Vietnam and Dominica are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

China's Hainan Attaches Great Importance to Cooperation with Vietnamese Localities

14:11 | 23/02/2023

Hainan will work to facilitate the penetration of Vietnamese goods, particularly agricultural products, into China through the province, and serve as a gateway for Chinese firms to invest in Vietnam, said leader of Hainan.

Embassy of El Salvador in Vietnam to be Opened

15:02 | 15/02/2023

Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco's visit and the opening of the Embassy of El Salvador in Vietnam will contribute to taking the two countries’ relations into a new period.

ASEAN Strengthens The Community, Overcoming Difficulties, Promoting Position

14:49 | 05/02/2023

Indonesia hosted the first major meeting for its 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship - the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat.

AMM and ACC-32: Senior Officials Meet in Jakarta

14:48 | 05/02/2023

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had short meetings with his counterparts to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations on the sideslines of the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Vietnam Pledges to Help Timor-Leste Soon Become ASEAN Member

14:43 | 05/02/2023

Vietnam will work together with other ASEAN member states to discuss and agree on processes, procedures and necessary measures to support Timor-Leste to become an official member of the bloc soon, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has affirmed.

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